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A "masterpiece of cinema" described as the best war movie ever is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The two-and-a-half-hour epic was nominated for eight Academy Awards and hailed as a masterpiece by viewers decades after its 1979 release.Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this American war film explores themes of the psychological and physical toll of war, and it was revered for its cinematography and portrayal of conflict. Set during the Vietnam War, the legendary Apocalypse Now follows Captain Willard, played by Martin Sheen, on a dangerous mission upriver into Cambodia to find and assassinate Colonel Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando.Kurtz has been accused of murder, and he is considered extremely dangerous after becoming high on power to see himself as a god-like figure.Willard's journey b...

A horror show, which has been described as a masterpiece, is available to watch on Netflix. The Haunting of Hill House is an American supernatural horror miniseries created and directed by Mike Flanagan.It is loosely based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson. The plot alternates between two timelines, following five adult siblings whose paranormal experiences at Hill House haunt them in the present day, and flashbacks depicting events leading up to the eventful night when the family fled the mansion. The ensemble cast includes Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, and Timothy Hutton. The Haunting of Hill House premiered on Netflix in October 2018. It received critical acclaim, particularly f...

With confirmation that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the next James Bond film, speculation over Daniel Craig’s successor is at an all-time high.As one of the most recognisable British franchises, casting James Bond remains one of the most challenging and culturally significant tasks in film.When Daniel Craig was announced as the new 007 back in October 2005, fan reaction was sharply divided. That same month, BBC’s Have Your Say article, where readers shared their views, reflected the debate, with Raghav Gajanan from London expressing a sentiment many fans felt at the time:“A big let down. Not to take away anything from Craig's acting abilities, but he simply is not James Bond. The look, hair, height are all wrong,” wrote Raghav. “Clive Owen or Hugh Jackman would have c...

There are so many options for a film night through Netflix covering every single genre you can think of.Horror and scary movies is no exception. There are even countless examples of horror mashups, with spooky comedies also available. However, these options are not necessarily geared up to be able to truly scare a viewer and might just offer a tamer experience.It can be difficult to know where to turn if you want pure horror that will leave you hiding behind the furniture. That was the predicament one Netflix found themselves in recently, and they turned to Reddit for recommendations.Their post read: "I'm in the mood for a horror movie that will actually terrify me, like builds dread, makes my heart pound or messes with my head. Ideally supernatural (ghosts, demons, witches, gore, monst...

People watch war films for all sorts of reasons - to understand history, honour those who served, or explore the human condition during some of the most harrowing periods in modern times. Over the decades, we’ve had some incredible World War 2 films, from Schindler’s List and Apocalypse Now to The Bridge on the River Kwai and Saving Private Ryan.But some critics and experienced viewers say one film beats them all - The Thin Red Line. Directed by Terrence Malick and released in 1998, The Thin Red Line tells a fictionalised version of the Battle of Mount Austen during the Guadalcanal campaign in the Pacific. It follows soldiers of C Company, played by Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Elias Koteas, and Ben Chaplin. The film also features Adrien Brody, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody...

This drama film, first released in 2001, has been hailed as the "greatest coming-of-age film of all time" by fans, and you can watch it on streaming platform, Netflix.Y tu mamá también (which is Spanish for "And Your Mother Too") is a Mexican coming-of-age comedy drama road film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who co-wrote the script with his brother Carlos. Cuarón directed the third Harry Potter movie, Prisoner of Azkaban.The film follows two teenage boys who take a road trip with a woman in her late twenties. It stars Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, and Maribel Verdú, with narration by Daniel Giménez Cacho. The film is set in 1999 against the backdrop of Mexico's political and economic realities, specifically at the end of the uninterrupted seven decades of presidents from the Institution...

Netflix has added an underrated 90s thriller to its catalog that fans have described as a 'masterpiece'.Netflix is known to update its movies quite frequently, bringing the latest films alongside the nostalgia of classic films that were once forgotten.The latest addition to its catalog is the '90s thriller Copycat.A psychological thriller released in 1995, stars Sigourney Weaver as Dr Helen Hudson, a criminal psychologist who becomes agoraphobic after almost being killed by her previous subject, the fictional Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr).It soon emerges that Cullum is committing crimes based on previous murders, and with the help of two San Francisco police officers, played by Holly Hunter and Dermot Mulroney, he hunts him down.The ensemble cast of this production—which garnered...

A film released just weeks ago has left the audience and critics stunned with the gripping drama receiving a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Released in July this year, Sovereign is a gripping crime film based on true events.It tells the story of Jerry Kane and his teenage son Joseph, played by Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay, who believe in the Sovereign Citizen movement—a radical view that rejects government control and authority. As they travel across the US challenging the system, they clash with a police chief named Jim Bouchart (Dennis Quaid).This confrontation leads to a tragic series of events, raising tough questions about power, personal beliefs, and how far freedom can go before it turns dangerous.Offerman, famous for his hilarious role in the sit-com Parks&Rec, sheds his ...

An "intoxicating" thriller hailed as a "masterpiece" and a "true classic" will soon be available for free streaming.The Silence of the Lambs, released in 1991, continues to captivate audiences despite its age. The film stars two-time Academy Award winners Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins and follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling who is tasked with aiding in the hunt for a serial killer.She enlists the assistance of Dr Hannibal Lecter, the cannibal, who is incarcerated in a high-security hospital. Dr Hannibal Lecter, a character conceived by American author Thomas Harris, has appeared in the 1986 film Manhunter, but his portrayal in The Silence of the Lambs is arguably the most renowned adaptation.Both Hopkins and Foster received Oscar awards for their performances, with Hopkins winning t...

To make the list of the highest-grossing films ever made, film studios have to produce stories that appeal to people across the entire globe. As a result, they tend to be epic blockbusters full of timeless archetypal themes, often showered in the enchantment of science fiction and fantasy. Of the current Top 10 biggest box office winners globally, half were made by Disney. And No 5 was barely seen by Western audiences, but is returning to cinemas this month.